Epistemic game design for democratic and media education

Jeremy Stoddard; Kimberly Rodriguez; Mason Raynermhrayner; Zachari Swiecki; David Williamson Shaffer

Epistemic game design for democratic and media education

Jeremy Stoddard, Kimberly Rodriguez, Mason Raynermhrayner, Zachari Swiecki, David Williamson Shaffer

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Abstract

This paper applies the concept of epistemic games (Shaffer, 2006) as a model for designing PurpleState Solutions. PurpleState, a Virtual Internship simulation, utilizes the concepts of epistemic frames and communities of practice as models for learning in media and democratic education. PurpleState places students in the roles of interns at a strategic communications firm who are hired to develop a media campaign on a proposed fictitious state level “fracking” ban. This design-based research project utilized a team of contributors for the design and pilot of the project. Using epistemic frames based on the professional practices of strategic communications consultants provides a dynamic and authentic model for simulations that promote the skills, knowledge, and values for active democratic citizenship.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Making a Difference: Prioritizing Equity and Access in CSCL
Subtitle of host publication	12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) 2017
Editors	Brian K. Smith, Marcela Borge, Emma Mercier, Kyu Yon Lim
Place of Publication	Philadelphia PA USA
Publisher	International Society of the Learning Sciences
Pages	769-770
Number of pages	2
ISBN (Electronic)	9780990355021
Publication status	Published - 2017
Externally published	Yes
Event	Computer Supported Collaborative Learning 2017 - Philadelphia, United States of America Duration: 18 Jun 2017 → 22 Jun 2017 Conference number: 12th https://cscl17.wordpress.com (Website)

Publication series

Name	Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL
Publisher	International Society of the Learning Sciences (ISLS)
Volume	2
ISSN (Electronic)	1573-4552

Conference

Conference	Computer Supported Collaborative Learning 2017
Abbreviated title	CSCL 2017
Country/Territory	United States of America
City	Philadelphia
Period	18/06/17 → 22/06/17
Internet address	https://cscl17.wordpress.com (Website)

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Stoddard, J., Rodriguez, K., Raynermhrayner, M., Swiecki, Z., & Shaffer, D. W. (2017). Epistemic game design for democratic and media education. In B. K. Smith, M. Borge, E. Mercier, & K. Y. Lim (Eds.), Making a Difference: Prioritizing Equity and Access in CSCL: 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) 2017 (pp. 769-770). (Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL; Vol. 2). International Society of the Learning Sciences. http://cscl17.s3.amazonaws.com/papers/Stoddard-Poster-CSCL2017.pdf

Stoddard, Jeremy ; Rodriguez, Kimberly ; Raynermhrayner, Mason et al. / Epistemic game design for democratic and media education. Making a Difference: Prioritizing Equity and Access in CSCL: 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) 2017. editor / Brian K. Smith ; Marcela Borge ; Emma Mercier ; Kyu Yon Lim. Philadelphia PA USA : International Society of the Learning Sciences, 2017. pp. 769-770 (Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL).

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Stoddard, J, Rodriguez, K, Raynermhrayner, M, Swiecki, Z & Shaffer, DW 2017, Epistemic game design for democratic and media education. in BK Smith, M Borge, E Mercier & KY Lim (eds), Making a Difference: Prioritizing Equity and Access in CSCL: 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) 2017. Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL, vol. 2, International Society of the Learning Sciences, Philadelphia PA USA, pp. 769-770, Computer Supported Collaborative Learning 2017, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, 18/06/17. <http://cscl17.s3.amazonaws.com/papers/Stoddard-Poster-CSCL2017.pdf>

Epistemic game design for democratic and media education. / Stoddard, Jeremy; Rodriguez, Kimberly; Raynermhrayner, Mason et al.
Making a Difference: Prioritizing Equity and Access in CSCL: 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) 2017. ed. / Brian K. Smith; Marcela Borge; Emma Mercier; Kyu Yon Lim. Philadelphia PA USA: International Society of the Learning Sciences, 2017. p. 769-770 (Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL; Vol. 2).

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Stoddard J, Rodriguez K, Raynermhrayner M, Swiecki Z, Shaffer DW. Epistemic game design for democratic and media education. In Smith BK, Borge M, Mercier E, Lim KY, editors, Making a Difference: Prioritizing Equity and Access in CSCL: 12th International Conference on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL) 2017. Philadelphia PA USA: International Society of the Learning Sciences. 2017. p. 769-770. (Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Conference, CSCL).

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